Air Fryer Shredded Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer Shredded Chicken

This is an easy air fryer shredded chicken recipe that is easy and quick to make. The flavorful shredded chicken is juicy, delicious, and great for use in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, frittatas, sandwiches, salads, and more.

Prep Time8 5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, British, Canadian, International

Keyword: air fryer shredded chicken, air fryer shredded chicken breasts, shredded chicken in air fryer

Servings:

Calories: 174kcal

Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 Chicken breasts
¼ teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle the seasoning generously on all sides.
Transfer the seasoned chicken to the air fryer basket.
Set the air fryer to 200C/400F and air fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes or till its internal temperature reaches 165F. Make sure to flip the chicken halfway through to ensure it’s cooked even on both sides.
Bring out the chicken from the air fryer, let it rest for 5 minutes so that all the juices redistribute evenly throughout the meat.
Shred the chicken breasts. I do it with two forks, but you can use a hand mixer, or food processor to shred the chicken.

Notes

If you’re dealing with large pieces of chicken breast and are short on time, try cutting it into cutlets. This way, you can obtain the same juicy results without waiting for long.

A larger chicken piece might take more time to cook than a smaller one so It's best to confirm doneness by checking the internal temperature of the chicken with an instant read thermometer. Take the chicken out of the air fryer as soon as it hits an internal temperature of 165F at the thickest part.

Don't overcook the chicken, the difference between a perfectly cooked chicken and an overcooked, dry, and tough chicken is no more than a few minutes so stick to the recommended cooking time and if need be, you can always add more time.

Rest the chicken for a few minutes before you shred them.

For best results, shred chicken when it's still warm.

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